MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Canton Public Schools school district, located in Canton, MS with about 528 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

McNeal Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 364 Martin Luther King Drive in Canton, Mississippi. Serving the Canton Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its young learners. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, McNeal Elementary focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while promoting a supportive and inclusive school culture that reflects the values of the surrounding Canton community.

The school operates under the guidance of the Canton Public School District’s broader mission to provide quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all students. By emphasizing community involvement and collaborative learning, McNeal Elementary strives to create an engaging environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, the district’s official website at http://www.cantonschools.net serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.

For more information, contact MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 859-3654 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
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MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, MS with about 528 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
528
Teachers:
26.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 528 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
White
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.